Programme Policy Consultant (VAM & FSCL) (113253) 161 views0 applications

JOB PURPOSE

The Food Security Assessment Officer’s role aims to: support the FSL cluster (WFP, FAO and NGO partners) and WFP/ VAM Unit to provide good quality food security information that can assist in supporting a more effective humanitarian response.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support and lead quality needs assessments that are IPC compatible and that inform more appropriate responses
• Supporting the bi annual Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analyses
• Supporting the bi annual Food Security & Nutrition Monitoring System (FSNMS)
• Supporting the fortnightly Needs Analysis Working Group
• Providing data analysis support to FSLC partners
• Training & capacity building: formal sessions, in-field coaching, mentoring of teams going to the field etc.
• Support and engagement with state and county level sub clusters
• Advocacy through detailed and informative report writing & presentations

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.